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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.93, 36,732.67 and 15,288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.93, 36,732.67 and 15,288.16 is: 21,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.93 : 36,732.67 = 15,288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.93/36,732.67 = 15,288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.93x = 36,732.67 × 15,288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.93x = 561,574,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,574,936.19/26,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,097.62

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